This Sauvignon Blanc is pale yellow with green reflections and a concentrated nose of lemon and exotic fruits. Elegant and aromatic, the palate delivers a lengthy finish tinged with spice. Ideal for appetizers, this is the perfect wine to open your palate, serving as a great match for soft cheeses–particularly goat cheese which is a specialty of the Loire region–summertime salads, seafood and grilled meats.
The vineyards that form the appellation of Touraine center around the city of Tours and border the Loire River, stretching from the Sologne region to the edge of Vienne and Anjou. With a south-southwest exposure, grapes stem from trellised Sauvignon Blanc vines that average 25 years of age and are set in clay, limestone soils at 328 feet above sea level. Pioneers in sustainable farming, the Chainier family were among the first to employ green practices in the area. Minimal weeding of the roots and regular scrutiny of the vines keep treatments to a minimum. To control insects naturally and avoid extermination, pheromone is used to treat the vines. Pheromone eliminates breeding by causing a confusion which hinders the males from locating the females.
